cstrikeman Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 C strike man what the hell is going on with that UBR? Wuddaya mean? Link to post Share on other sites
aznriptide859 Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 Got my parts in today. Was drizzling a bit but I had to take a few With all my PMAG's. For those who are thinking of getting ACM ones, don't. With my MS2 XD. I'm kinda disappointed with my ACM CTR, so probably going to just get a real Magpul MOE CTR. Link to post Share on other sites
uscmCorps Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 Nice looking gun. What didn't you like about the ACM Midcap PMAGs? I tested some and found them decent ... I tried out a couple ACM PMAGs a friend lent me. Here are my findings ... Fitment: They fit perfectly in all my VFC guns. Tried them in my VFC SR16, VFC SR15s, VFC PDW, VFC SCAR-L. They were all fine. In fact, the PMAGs locked in beautifully. Absolutely rock solid. I tried them in my G&P guns, King Arms guns, LMT MRPs ... to be used in these guns the mags would all need to be modified in the mag catch area according to what GoLgO 13 described. Feeding: They fed fine in my guns and had no problems keeping up with my 11.1V lipo batteries. One interesting thing I had to do, was after I inserted the mag into the mag well, I had to slap/tap the base of the mag in order to get it to feed. The slapping motion was essentially the same as what I would do with my real steel magazines when inserted into my real ARs. It didn't bother me ... it's just something I need to remember to do each time. Finish: Color ~ The ACM FDE (flat dark earth) is very close to RS and PTS FDE. Perhaps the ACM FDE is a touch darker and less saturated, but it really is super close. The black looks the same as the PTS Black (but that isn't that hard to do). Texture ~ The surface finish is very similar to the PTS version ... the ACM version is minutely rougher but it's almost unnoticeable. Seam lines aren't as clean as the PTS PMAGs. There are four circular indentations that are used as part of the molding process that neither my PTS nor my RS PMAGs have ... fortunately, they're not very apparent. Base plate: The base plate design is pretty much identical to RS, but so is the PTS base plate. Where the base of the mags differ is the locking methods used to lock the base plate in place. PTS Midcap PMAGs have a round button that locks the base plate in place. These ACM Midcap PMAGs have an elongated button that is the same shape as the slot that it fits into and it fits very well. One thing that drove me NUTS about the ACM MidCap PMAGs was that getting the base plate off was an absolute PITA. At first I thought they might be glued in place. I eventually got the base plates off by depressing the locking button and tapping the base plate off with a hammer. Once it was off, I was able to install a RS PMAG Ranger Plate. Rainier Arms EMGs: Fully compatible with EMGs. Top Impact cover is different from RS Impact Covers. They lock on securely to the top of the mag and onto the regular baseplate. As cool as they look, I probably wouldn't use them in game as they could get in the way when the mags are put into the pouches. That said, I like them for transporting mags and keeping dirt out. Capacity: The ACM midcap PMAGs I tested had an odd capacity. Hand loading the mags with the old school tube and rod method I was only able to get 81-82 BBs into the mags. Using a Tokyo Marui STANAG BB loader, I was able to load 101 BBs but the last 20 rounds took quite a bit of effort to get in. It's possible the mags need some breaking in, it's also possible loading the mags past 80 rounds may destroy the mag. Personally if I were to use these mags I wouldn't load them past 80 rounds. All in all, I was pretty impressed with these ACM Midcap PMAGs. From what I understand they cost $12 to $14 each plus shipping. I still prefer my PTS Midcap PMAGs though and after S&H the ACM ones are probably only a couple dollars cheaper (for me anyway). But they certainly weren't as horrible as I was expecting. Shame their capacity aren't as advertised (120 rounds) and the fitment in certain guns aren't great. Link to post Share on other sites
aznriptide859 Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 At least in my STAR and TM receiver they were VERY hard to get in and out or even lock in the mag catch (the midcaps, not the hicaps - those worked fine), and I had to cut/dremel off setions off the mag to get it to work fine. I haven't tested the feeding issue, but so far it was just a little frustrating. Link to post Share on other sites
uscmCorps Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 Yeah, that doesn't surprise me. The only guns those mags locked in without issue were the VFC guns I have. Link to post Share on other sites
aznriptide859 Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 Well when I get my Madbull Hopup in I'll see if they feed right Curious, for hicaps, could you mod PMAG Ranger Plates (i.e. cutting a hole in it for the winding wheel) to get them to work? Link to post Share on other sites
uscmCorps Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 Curious, for hicaps, could you mod PMAG Ranger Plates (i.e. cutting a hole in it for the winding wheel) to get them to work? Probably. But the hook on the ranger plate might make winding the mag difficult. Link to post Share on other sites
DFM56 Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 Well when I get my Madbull Hopup in I'll see if they feed right dude, write a review on that... or just PM some impressions , I'm d4rthf4c3m4n on asr btw Link to post Share on other sites
aznriptide859 Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 Obviously XD. But yea, PFA is supposed to get some in tomorrow, they'll ship it to me ASAP once they do. Link to post Share on other sites
jar|-|ead Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 Link to post Share on other sites
aznriptide859 Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 Very nice. There seems to be a Micro AP craze nowadays, eh? XD Link to post Share on other sites
Pkekyo-Nor Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 Very nice. There seems to be a Micro AP craze nowadays, eh? XD Indeed... All hail Chris Costa Link to post Share on other sites
Reincarnation... Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 Indeed... All hail Chris Costa All hail Aimpoint for making a small, light, low profile, versatility, long lasting red dot. Link to post Share on other sites
fiddlesticks4220 Posted December 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 Very nice. There seems to be a Micro AP craze nowadays, eh? XD Why are you even talking about optics.... You don't have a rear sight , Can I ask what rear sight you plan on sticking on that larue? Link to post Share on other sites
reaper16 Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 Indeed... All hail Chris Costa way to go with the bandwagon criticisms. Watch the first video and hell even a couple others Costa ran a regular aimpoint it was haley with the micro point....he also rn a regular aimpoint on other occasions. Haley is the bigger micro point user. Sure Costa will use it sometimes, but those carbines are close rot Haley's set up, with the dual lights redi mag etc. Link to post Share on other sites
Whan Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 Looks sweet. Link to post Share on other sites
Reincarnation... Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 (edited) Still not done. I still need to grab a gearbox so I can attach my MIAD. I call it a M7N4. Looks sweet. Thanks. I guess a mod delete my "Oops" before I could un-oops it. Edited December 9, 2009 by Reincarnation... Link to post Share on other sites
elrey Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 Thanks. I guess a mod delete my "Oops" before I could un-oops it. Oops. The engravings look pretty good on that receiver. Link to post Share on other sites
The Crunchy Bunny Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 That build is so hawt. I love the look of the ladder rail covers mixed with the TD ones. Link to post Share on other sites
reaper16 Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 Looks AMAZING RE, Im glad you didnt buy My ca just so i could look at that. Also TCB, those look like magpul T covers? Link to post Share on other sites
fiddlesticks4220 Posted December 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 way to go with the bandwagon criticisms. Watch the first video and hell even a couple others Costa ran a regular aimpoint it was haley with the micro point....he also rn a regular aimpoint on other occasions. Haley is the bigger micro point user. Sure Costa will use it sometimes, but those carbines are close rot Haley's set up, with the dual lights redi mag etc. If I knew exactly what kind of shoe laces Michal Jordan wore, would you call me a fanboy? Anyways, reincarnation that build looks DOPE, i have been thinking of something similar, but I might just grab a Sig 552 instead.(G&G), And out of curiosity, What was your reasoning for choosing a MUR upper receiver. Link to post Share on other sites
reaper16 Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 If I knew exactly what kind of shoe laces Michal Jordan wore, would you call me a fanboy? Anyways, reincarnation that build looks DOPE, i have been thinking of something similar, but I might just grab a Sig 552 instead.(G&G), And out of curiosity, What was your reasoning for choosing a MUR upper receiver. You misunderstood my post. "way to jump on the criticism bandwagon" what the heck did you think i was saying? Read my post its clear I was supporting the guy, and saying he wasnt a costa fan boy. Jeez. Link to post Share on other sites
fiddlesticks4220 Posted December 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 (edited) IronWolf: /snip Dose anyone have one of the new Clone ACS stocks??? Edited December 10, 2009 by IronWolf Cleaning thread. Link to post Share on other sites
IronWolf Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 More pictures, less bandwagon discussion Link to post Share on other sites
Reincarnation... Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 That build is so hawt. I love the look of the ladder rail covers mixed with the TD ones. They are actually the Magpul XT rail covers, although I do like the Tango Down rail covers. Looks AMAZING RE, Im glad you didnt buy My ca just so i could look at that. Your CA was going to be a salvage and donated rental gun for my local site, however I believe it was best for it find a home where it would say intact and wouldn't be touch and grabbed by a different person each weekend. In other words, she didn't deserve to become a gun-######. My M7N4 was long time in the making; there was a lot of procrastinating and excuses to not finish the build but I am now at this point. I have a feeling there will be more procrastinating before it is completely finish. I since want to grab a torch for the right side. Anyways, reincarnation that build looks DOPE, i have been thinking of something similar, but I might just grab a Sig 552 instead.(G&G), And out of curiosity, What was your reasoning for choosing a MUR upper receiver. 2 reasons really. First was that the RS Troy M7A1 upgrade originally came with a MUR upper, however now it comes with the original Ar15 styled upper. I dig it with the MUR more than the current offer. Secondly was because the metal body kit came with it why change a good thing. I just realize how much my replica's designation sounds like a influenza virus subtype designation. I guess with all the Noveske trades; this is my "Swine Flu", my "Pig's Fire". Link to post Share on other sites
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